FSSAI Licence & Registration
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — registration and licensing
Every food business in India needs FSSAI registration or a licence. Certsure helps food businesses in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh choose the right category, prepare documents, apply on FoSCoS and stay compliant afterwards.
How Certsure helps with FSSAI
Certsure Certification is a consultancy based in Lucknow, working with organisations across India. We help you understand the requirements, close the gaps and get ready for assessment — gap analysis, documentation, implementation support, training, internal audits and support during the external audit. The certificate, licence, registration or report itself is granted by the relevant authority, accreditation board or independent auditor.
Registration or licence: which one do you need?
| Type | Generally applies to | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore | State registering authority |
| State licence | Turnover above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore | State licensing authority |
| Central licence | Turnover above ₹50 crore, and specified kinds of business (for example importers, exporters and e-commerce operators) | FSSAI (central licensing authority) |
These turnover thresholds apply from 1 April 2026 under FSSAI's revised criteria (earlier limits were ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore). Some kinds of business have their own rules regardless of turnover, so we confirm your category on the FoSCoS portal before applying.
How Certsure helps
- Eligibility check — the right category, kind of business and food products
- Document preparation — premises, layout, equipment, food safety management plan and other annexures
- Online application on FoSCoS and follow-up on queries and inspections
- After approval — modifications, renewals where applicable, annual returns, FoSTaC-trained supervisor requirements and hygiene practices
- Going further — HACCP / GMP and ISO 22000 for buyers and exports
Not sure whether FSSAI is the right fit? Read how to choose the right ISO standard or ask our team.
Benefits of FSSAI Licence & Registration
Legal compliance
Market access
Customer trust
Fewer rejections
Stay up to date
Better hygiene
FSSAI process, step by step
- Eligibility and category check
- Document collection and preparation
- Online application on FoSCoS
- Response to queries / inspection
- Registration or licence issued
- Ongoing compliance and modifications
Timelines depend on your organisation's size, the scope and how much of the system already exists. Read how to prepare for an ISO audit.
Documents typically required
We provide a checklist tailored to your organisation. Commonly needed:
FSSAI: frequently asked questions
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